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The Walt Disney Co. this week joined a growing chorus of businesses urging Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal to veto a bill that would sanction discrimination against gays and lesbians. But Disney went a step further, warning that it would stop film production in the state if the bill is signed into law. That's a serious risk to Georgia, a state that has spent years trying to build a film and television production business through generous tax credits.

Disney's leadership is commendable and its threat is powerful. The world's largest entertainment company, Disney (along with its subsidiary, Marvel Studio) has shot numerous big-budget films in the state. One Disney production alone —...

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